New York · New York Vehicle and Traffic Law (VAT)
N.Y. Veh. & Traf. Law § 466: Unreasonable restrictions
What this law says, in plain English
Franchisors cannot impose unreasonable restrictions on motor vehicle dealers regarding franchise transfer, sale, renewal, termination, or related business practices. Preventing dealers from obtaining fair value or refusing approval based on ownership of other vehicle line franchises are deemed unreasonable.
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